Summertime and the Living is Easy

10 years ago

Summertime,
And the livin' is easy
Fish are jumpin'
And the cotton is high.

Well we're officially into summer and the heat and humidity has been creeping in the last two weeks. Rains this spring have been so persistent that I don't think corn and soybeans crops have been completely planted yet.

Open the link below in another tab so Ella can serenade you thru the pics below....thanks for looking.

Frances Williams - late spring had been good for Frances

Clifford's Comet - wonderful pattern in the center

Christmas Tree - wider margins are starting to light it up

Fire Opal - just getting going

Victor - center was missing on some leaves last year, but seems to have got his groove back on

Spring Fling seedling 2011 - starting to develop it's summer rhythm

Maui Buttercups - not too long till it gets it's summer yellow

Krugerrand - third year and really coming on

Komodo Dragon - grew in the sun for a couple of years, now I'm waiting for KD to settle in it's new spot.

Holy Mole - sneaks in on you, it's not very noticeable and then Hello, where did you come from.

Paradigm - one of my favorites, grows well and always looks good.

Striptease - slow to come in this year, then boom

Thanks Ella.

Paul

Here is a link that might be useful: Ella - Summertime

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Comments (15)

beverlymnz4
10 years ago
Nice hosta Paul. I'm still moving things around. Hopefully taking pictures later this week.

Beverly
robo (z6a)
10 years ago
Beautiful photos Paul. Your setting looks so lush and verdant. It would be hard for me to pick a favorite of the ones you've posted here, they all look so happy and healthy!
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newhostalady Z6 ON, Canada
10 years ago
Lovely photos Paul. I especially appreciate your written comments of each hosta.
sidney1515
10 years ago
Great pictures, Paul! I, too, noticed Striptease slower to come on this year.

Thanks Ella. . .what a set of pipes!!
Gesila
10 years ago
All of your hostas are perfect! Your FW isn't even showing spring burn in your picture.

Gesila
idiothe
10 years ago
nice!
mbug_gw
10 years ago
Boy....they all look so good!

...and another link to a favorite (even though it dates me!)

Here is a link that might be useful: Janis Joplin ...summertime
paul_in_mn
Original Author
10 years ago
Thanks to all for the comments. It's been a good season for hostas and pics - critter damage of any kind has been minimal and rains plentiful.

Another summer themed song in link below.

Paul

Here is a link that might be useful: In The Summertime - Mungo Jerry
dg
10 years ago
I hope it's OK to add another themed summer song (in the link below) from waaay back in my youth...

I'll also add a pic of Sum and Substance, potted in a holding pattern, slated to be planted next spring.

Enjoy the old tune,
;-)
Deb

Here is a link that might be useful: Hot Fun in the Summertime
cyn427 (z. 7, N. VA)
10 years ago
All the hostas look marvelous and the music is terrific, too. Love Ella and Janis...well...she'll always have a little piece of my heart and that link took me back to the Atlantic City Pop Festival in the summer of '69. A very good year.
TheHostaCottage
10 years ago
Your plants are gorgeous, Paul (as always)!
I especially love Victor and Fire Opal....I love them both in my garden and it's wonderful to see yours. I'm hoping to see a pic of your Color Festival soon.
Vanessa
hosta_freak
10 years ago
Nice pics,Paul! I notice my Stripteases are not as good this year,also. We have had a ton of rain also,but I think it was the spring freezes we kept having,where I had to keep covering them,and removing the cover when it got warmer later in the day. Of course some hostas are better than ever. Phil
Ludicious Acres
10 years ago
Indeed Paul !!!

Gorgeous, every last one. :)

Krugerrand has been on my short list for a while now, I think I need to buckle down and order it already.

Victor is another . . . I've only ever seen him in your garden and Vanessa's, but oh he is a stud !

Ludi
paula_b_gardener 5b_ON
10 years ago
Really nice pics and I also enjoyed your comments with each photo. Your hostas are beautiful.

Paula
skippy1936 (zone 5b Nebraska)
10 years ago
Thanks for the entertainment! Haven't heard In The Summertime by Mungo Jerry for a long time, I was dancing around the room. Love Komodo Dragon...beautiful ruffles.